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grandly celebrated in India Gate with fervor and enthusiasm.
Parades, dances, colorful celebrations takes place. Republic
day date is fixed and is always celebrated on 26th January.
Milad-un-Nabi
The day celebrates the Islamic birth date of Prophet Mohammed's.
It's time to remember, observe and learn from the teachings
of holy Prophet Mohammed. Banks of India are not operational
on this day.
Independence Day
Banks of India and all the public and private sectors close
down on 15th August. Flag Hoisting ceremony takes place in
Red Fort. Prime Minister pay tribute to the freedom stragglers.
The days is the most important day for Indian's from all over
across the world. National anthem is sung, cultural programs
and patriotic speeches are narrated to mark the importance
of the day.
Gandhi Jayanti
The day marks the Birthday of Mahatma, the 'Father of The
Nation'. It is celebrated on 2ns of October every year and
is officially declared a National Holiday. Prayers and tribute
services are held at Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Programs
depicting the life and struggles of Mahatma Gandhi are shown
on TV and theaters. Being a national holiday, all th banks
of India are also closed.
Id-ul-Fitr
Eid is the most important festival for Muslims across the
world and denotes the end of 'Ramadan' i.e. 'The month of
fasting'. Devotees break their fast and attend special prayers.
On this pious day Muslims cook delicious food, wear new cloths
and greet each other.
Dussehra
Dusshera is a popular Hindu festival and marks the end of
Devon Rama by Lord Rama. This auspicious day is celebrated
with a great fanfare. The effigies of Ravan is burnt and enactment
of Lord Rama life takes place.
Diwali
Diwali or 'festival of light' is the most sparkling Hindu
Festivity. Diyas and candles are lit, sweets are distributed,
everyone wears new clothes, roaring noise and glitter of crackers
fill the atmosphere with happiness and jubilation. This auspicious
day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
All the Government offices, schools, banks of India are closed
this day.
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the founder of Sikhism and first Sikh
guru. This sacred day celebrates his birthday in the month
of November. Early morning prayers are held and processions
carrying the Sikh Flag are carried out.
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